Table 2.
Comparisons of physical measurements and laboratory results of the participants between the during and after Ramadan periods (n = 36)
| Mean ± SD or n (%) | 95% CI | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| During Ramadan | After Ramadan | |||
| Weight (kg) | 85.76 ± 17.38 | 85.73 ± 16.01 | − 2.13 to 2.07 | 0.976 |
| BMI | 32.89 ± 5.47 | 32.94 ± 5.12 | − 0.71 to 0.81 | 0.892 |
| BMI categories | ||||
| Normal | 1 (2.78%) | 1 (2.78%) | 1.000* | |
| Overweight | 13 (36.11%) | 14 (38.89%) | ||
| Obese | 22 (61.11%) | 21 (58.33%) | ||
| Waist size (cm) | 107.00 ± 11.78 | 106.10 ± 11.15 | − 2.60 to 0.82 | 0.296 |
| HbA1c (%) | 7.81 ± 1.40 | 7.92 ± 1.38 | − 0.02 to 0.23 | 0.108 |
P values of the paired t tests for continuous variables and of the chi-square test for categorical variables
SD standard deviation, CI confidence intervals, BMI body mass index, HbA1c glycated haemoglobin
*A Fisher’s exact test was applied if any cell of chi-square test was < 5